Grilled Cheese

History

Cooked cheese on bread is ancient, but the modern American grilled cheese took off in the 1920s with cheap sliced bread and processed cheese. It became a Depression-era comfort food and a school-cafeteria icon — pure, simple, perfect.

Ingredients

• White or sourdough bread
• American or sharp cheddar cheese
• Butter

How to Make

1. 1Butter the outside of two slices of bread.
2. 2Place cheese between them.
3. 3Griddle over medium heat until deep golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, flipping once.

Known for it

• Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese108 N State St Suite 004, Chicago, IL 60602, USA